Senior Cabling Technician (ISP) at Faircape Group

Duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly inspections of node rooms to ensure optimal performance.
• Node room maintenance, complete the maintenance based on site inspections carried out.
• Maintain detailed documentation of all cabling, routers, switches, cabinets, backup power systems, fire suppression, and air conditioning.
• Identify opportunities for improvements in existing installations and infrastructure.
• Inspect cabinets in MMR/node rooms, including cabling, routers, switches, UPS, etc.
• Label and document network equipment accurately.
• Perform crimping of Cat5/Cat6 cabling.
• Report any faults or issues in the MMR/Node Rooms to the line manager.
• Install new commercial Cat5/Cat6 cabling and ensure high-quality cable installations.
• Install routers, switches, and wireless radios to specification.
• Document all work completed in line with relevant reporting guidelines.

Qualifications

• Matric
• Electrical qualification advantageous
• FTTH training and certifications advantageous

Experience and knowledge

• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Installation of CAT5, CAT6, and fibre.
• Cable crimping to industry standards.
• Maintenance of server and node rooms.
• Fault finding using OTDR, CAT5/6 testers, and fibre laser tools.
• Experience with fibre modules and light sources.
• Installation and alignment of wireless dishes.
• Basic inspection of masts and brackets.
• Understanding of FNO & ISP SLAs for residential and commercial networks.
• Knowledge of telecom procurement processes and supplier management.

Skills and attributes

• Strong knowledge of cabling installation standards.
• Proactive, logical thinker with problem-solving skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and works neatly.
• Excellent time management and ability to work under pressure.
• Works independently and efficiently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Updates schedules and plans future work.
• Conducts inspections, fault-finding, and proposes solutions with quotes for manager approval.